Travelling in USA

[Lostandfound2402 1]

Hey guys ! 

 

I am currently in USA on B1/B2 visa. I am planning to fly to New Mexico for a few days. My question is: Will I have to go through the same process at the airport as I went through when I arrive in US. I mean will they still ask me the questions and check all the Information about me and all of that or is it just scanning passport and that's it. Do I need to show my return ticket ?

Edited June 15, 2023 by Lostandfound2402

[Boiler 45,657]

US is one Country.

[Lostandfound2402 1]

17 minutes ago, Boiler said:

US is one Country.

I know that  I was just wondering if it's just the same process that they question you or ask about return ticket since the tourist visa or they just don't care anymore. 

 

Thank you for you answer 

[Boiler 45,657]

I suppose some Countries do have internal migration controls, the US is not one of them.

[Boiler 45,657]

It seems you are Polish, and I know they do not have such controls in Poland. Even the EU does not do that.

[Mike E 11,740]

35 minutes ago, Lostandfound2402 said:

I am currently in USA on B1/B2 visa.

Travel within the U.S. is different than traveling to the U.S., yet any time one travels to a border state, the answer is nuanced. And New Mexico is special is several ways.
 

When does your authorized stay expire?

 

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I am planning to fly to New Mexico for a few days.

Any plans to drive on or south of I-10? If so, keep your passport and I-94 on your person. Any time you head north toward I-10, you have a risk of encountering a Border Patrol check point and being questioned. Non citizens are expect to carry proof of authorized presence in this situation.

 

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My question is: Will I have to go through the same process at the airport as I went through when I arrive in US. I mean will they still ask me the questions and check all the Information about me and all of that or is it just scanning passport and that's it.

The airline employees should not ask you those questions as New Mexico is part of the U.S.  However, not all Americans are aware of this ( https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12512979 ).

 

Be aware of:

 

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Do I need to show my return ticket ?

Assuming the airline employers know New Mexico is part of the U.S., no.

 

Yes America has internal border controls as anyone driving to California, flying to Hawaii, and flying from the territories knows. And when REAL ID is implemented, they will really know.

 

And yes, airlines flying in the Schengen Area ask different questions of non EU citizens  on intra EU flights  than EU citizens.

Edited June 15, 2023 by Mike E

[Lostandfound2402 1]

47 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Travel within the U.S. is different than traveling to the U.S., yet any time one travels to a border state, the answer is nuanced. And New Mexico is special is several ways.
 

When does your authorized stay expire?

 

Any plans to drive on or south of I-10? If so, keep your passport and I-94 on your person. Any time you head north toward I-10, you have a risk of encountering a Border Patrol check point and being questioned. Non citizens are expect to carry proof of authorized presence in this situation.

 

The airline employees should not ask you those questions as New Mexico is part of the U.S.  However, not all Americans are aware of this ( https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12512979 ).

 

Be aware of:

 

Assuming the airline employers know New Mexico is part of the U.S., no.

 

Yes America has internal border controls as anyone driving to California, flying to Hawaii, and flying from the territories knows. And when REAL ID is implemented, they will really know.

 

And yes, airlines flying in the Schengen Area ask different questions of non EU citizens  on intra EU flights  than EU citizens.

My authorized stay expires in November. That's the date I have on my I94. I always travel with my passport nad visa and I94. I jusy did not know if I should expect the same control as at the border control. 

 

Thank you for all your answers. I really appreciate it. 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

18 hours ago, Lostandfound2402 said:

My authorized stay expires in November. That's the date I have on my I94. I always travel with my passport nad visa and I94. I jusy did not know if I should expect the same control as at the border control. 

 

Thank you for all your answers. I really appreciate it. 

But even if they had the same controls, what would be the problem?

[Redro 4,611]

21 hours ago, Lostandfound2402 said:

Hey guys ! 

 

I am currently in USA on B1/B2 visa. I am planning to fly to New Mexico for a few days. My question is: Will I have to go through the same process at the airport as I went through when I arrive in US. I mean will they still ask me the questions and check all the Information about me and all of that or is it just scanning passport and that's it. Do I need to show my return ticket ?

Did you book your travels on one ticket or is this a separate ticket to the one you came into the country on?

When I checked in for my flight a few years ago they thought I was flying back home and wanted to check my details... then when they realized this was a little detour it was all good. 

[JeanneAdil 6,539]

21 hours ago, Lostandfound2402 said:

My authorized stay expires in November. That's the date I have on my I94. I always travel with my passport nad visa and I94. I jusy did not know if I should expect the same control as at the border control. 

 

Thank you for all your answers. I really appreciate it. 

New Mexico is a state in the US / no border control unless u hit one of the border stations inside the state set up in high risk areas checking for illegals /like someone says "below I 10"

 

U will go thru security at airport as we all do but when u get off plane in New Mexico,  u don't go thru customs and immigration /ITS THE USA

[Lostandfound2402 1]

5 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

New Mexico is a state in the US / no border control unless u hit one of the border stations inside the state set up in high risk areas checking for illegals /like someone says "below I 10"

 

U will go thru security at airport as we all do but when u get off plane in New Mexico,  u don't go thru customs and immigration /ITS THE USA

Thank you very much 

[SalishSea 17,920]

On 6/15/2023 at 8:30 AM, Mike E said:

However, not all Americans are aware

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I have read some staggering statistics about the percentage of Americans who do not know that New Mexico is a US state....   reinforces the old advice "stay in school, kids."